Arsenal's unbeaten start to the Premier League season ended in a controversial 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion after Declan Rice received a contentious red card. Arsenal took the lead through Kai Havertz's goal in the first half, but Rice was dismissed shortly after halftime for time-wasting, which sparked outrage among fans. Brighton capitalized on the numerical advantage, equalizing through Joao Pedro, who scored on a rebound. The Premier League confirmed that Rice's dismissal stemmed from delaying the restart of play, despite protests that Brighton's Joel Veltman should also have been penalized. This result leaves Arsenal with a suspended Rice for their upcoming north London derby against Tottenham. Brighton continues its unbeaten run under new manager Fabian Hurzeler, following a strong start to the season.